Boat Rental Tips
Renting a boat can benefit you in many ways. First, you’ll be able to try out a fun marine experience without having to break the bank. Renting spares you loans, storage and maintenance fees, since they’re all taken care of by the marina. You can also simply show up to the marina and choose a boat, rather than towing your own all the way from home. By renting a boat, you’ll be able to spend time on the water without committing to a type of boat, which allows you to dip your toe in the water of boating at no risk.
Yankee Boating Center has locations in Lake George, West Haverstraw and Diamond Point, NY, to best serve our customers. Our list of boat rental tips should help to simplify the process for you, which will let you get on the water sooner and without hassle!
Renting From Yankee Marina
Serving the western side of Lake George, our marina location in Diamond Point offers a number of boats for rent that are affordable and well-maintained. You can choose to rent one of our selection of boats either by the hour, by the day or by the week. The Yankee Marina is open every day from the second week in May through Columbus Day. You’ll have your pick from sailboats, pontoons, power boats and more. Our staff will be more than happy to help you reserve just the boat you want at a price you’ll love!
One of the great advantages of renting from a marina like ours is that you can try out all the newest boats at a low cost. New boats are equipped with all the latest technology which will make your trip all the more comfortable and convenient. You’ll also have the benefit of using a top-tier boat that’s in great condition when you rent from us.
What To Know Before You Arrive
It’s good to know what type of boat you’ll want to get before you get here. You’ll want to focus on the activities you plan to do with the boat as well as the number of people you want to bring with you. A small powerboat is great for a high-speed cruise with a few friends, but a large family or big group will require something larger, like a pontoon. Maybe you want to rent a sailboat for a longer adventure around the lake instead. Our staff will help you find the right boat for your excursion.
You should also pay attention to where safety and emergency equipment is stored on the boat and know how to use it if the need arises. We can walk you through everything, but it’s always good to pay careful attention and even brush up on some marine safety rules in your spare time. You’ll need to know how to wear a life jacket and how to adjust it to fit you properly, as will everyone in your party. If you find yourself renting often, you may want to buy your own life jacket to ensure the perfect fit for comfort and safety reasons.
Finally, it’s good to know the state laws regarding who is legally allowed to operate a boat and what the requirements are. In New York, if you are over the age of 18, you may operate a boat without having any educational precursors, although it is strongly recommended that you take a boating course to verse yourself on good safety practices and proper boat operation. Alcohol or drug intoxication is strictly forbidden by New York law, and reckless operation of a boat will net you a heavy fine. Make sure you’re always operating any boat, rental or your own, responsibly!
In search of a boat rental or want to look at boats for sale? Visit one of our dealership locations today to see what we can offer you! Yankee Boating Center proudly serves the cities of Lake George, Haverstraw and Albany, New York.